economics
Anatomy of a Rally: How a Diplomatic Handshake Averted a Trade War and Ignited the Stock Market
A deep dive into how a single diplomatic meeting averted a trade war, sparking a major US stock market rally and revealing the power of politics in finance.
Beyond the Grid: What the FT Crossword Reveals About Mastering Modern Finance
Discover the surprising link between solving crosswords and mastering finance. Learn how puzzle-solving skills translate to success in investing and trading.
The Slovakian Tiger: How a Small Nation Became the World’s Automotive Superpower
Discover how Slovakia, a nation of 5.4 million, became the world’s largest car producer per capita, and what its future holds in the EV era.
The Unexpected Disruptor: How a Local Council’s Funeral Service Signals a Tectonic Shift in a $20 Billion Industry
A UK council’s low-cost funeral service is a signal of major disruption in the $20B death care industry, creating new risks and fintech opportunities.
UK Inflation Cools to 3.4%: A Deceptive Calm Before the Bank of England’s Storm?
UK inflation cooled to 3.4%, but a deep dive reveals a complex picture for the Bank of England, the economy, and your investment strategy.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Why a Community Warm Space is a Critical Indicator for the Modern Investor
Discover why a local community center is a critical macroeconomic indicator for investors, revealing deep trends in the economy, finance, and stock market.
The Unbreakable Monopoly: Why One Dutch Company Controls the Future of Technology
Discover how Dutch firm ASML built an unbreakable monopoly on the machines that power the global tech economy, a dominance markets cannot correct.
Solving the Global Economy: Why Modern Finance is the Ultimate Crossword Puzzle
The global economy is the ultimate cryptic crossword. To succeed, investors must learn to solve the “across” clues of macroeconomics and the “down” clues of industry shifts.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Why Major Economic Decisions Can Never Escape Politics
Major economic decisions can’t be separated from politics. This post explores why ‘rational’ investing must account for political realities and social values.
The Quiet Revolution: How APIs and Code are Truly Democratizing the Stock Market
Beyond commission-free apps, a quiet revolution is using Open Banking and APIs to empower individuals to run their own automated trading algorithms.
Greenland Isn’t For Sale, But the Conversation is an Investor’s Goldmine
A bizarre presidential proposal to buy Greenland reveals deep insights into modern geopolitics, resource economics, and long-term investment strategy.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Air India Crash Allegations and a Sobering Lesson in Investment Risk
Allegations of safety defects on a crashed Air India plane offer a stark lesson on the hidden financial risks of corporate acquisitions and their market impact.